The Brief Parivar Bay Area, a transgender, South Asian-led immigrant nonprofit, faces potential closure after losing critical city grant funding.Funding Crisis: Parivar Bay Area needs nearly $500,000 to keep its doors open and continue operations beyond October. Community Impact: The nonprofit has served thousands of immigrants, providing job skills, community building, and safety. What we know:Parivar Bay Area, a transgender, South Asian-led organization, has served the immigrant community for eight years. Rimi created the nonprofit to help other transgender people and immigrants overcome discrimination through job training programs and community services. The organization estimates it needs nearly $500,000 to keep its doors open and maintain its programs.